Archives for 2016

Fish-Tale Radio “Beach School Pancake Breakfast”

November 18, 2016 By [email protected] 1 Comment

Fish-Tale Radio Host, Captain Scott talks with Beach School Principal Jeff Dobbins and Teacher Heather Lodavico about this year’s fund-raising Beach School Pancake Breakfast with proceeds going to the Beach Elementary! It was a record year for donations and a beautiful morning on the bay! We go Fishing with Captain Neil Eisner who talks about fall and winter fishing excitement. You can pick up some top angler tips from Captain Greg Stamper regarding bait and our weather fronts. Plus more about our new Fish-Tale Restaurant with a scheduled opening in January of 2017 and learn more about Walker’s Marine Group joining our Fish-Tale Team!

Fish–Tale Marina is excited to announce our new partnership with Walker‘s Marine Group of Florida starting late November! Walker‘s Marine Group includes boat dealerships, marina operations, and carry a wide array of boating accessories, parts, and more for all your boating needs!

Walker‘s Marine Yacht Sales will offer a new on the water location for sales, service, sea trial and new vessel deliveries. Their dealership will include the best boat brands including Pursuit, Scout, Jupiter, Maverick, Hewes, Pathfinder, Cobia and Chris Craft.

In addition to their Yacht Sales, Walker‘s Marine’s Service Department will provide on-site factory authorized engine and electronic repair ranging from major to minor boat maintenance and service repair. Their service department has highly experienced technicians producing dependable results.

We at Fish–Tale Marina believe that this new partnership will benefit you, our valued customer, because it will significantly enhance our capabilities and allow us to provide a wider array of services with improved and more efficient results. Walker‘s Marine Group is a certified Yamaha 5 STAR GOLD Service and Mercury & MerCruiser and Volvo Service Center.

Fish–Tale Marina not only appreciates your giving us the opportunity to provide you with all of your boating needs, but for your loyalty and friendship over the time we have served you. We are confident that Walker‘s Marine will add a new level of professionalism and service to you.

Fish-Tale Marina – To Host 2016 Mako Family Fishing Funament! October 13 – 15

October 3, 2016 By [email protected] Leave a Comment

The historic Mako Funament is back – and in a big way! Entering into its fourth modern-era season in 2016, the Funaments are unparalleled for fun, camaraderie, learning the where-tos and how-tos of fishing an area from leading pros, and family-oriented competitive angling with the emphasis on conservation. Come join us at Fish-Tale Marina this year. Bring the entire family and experience the excitement first hand! Check out the tournament details below the picture!

ENTRY FEE: $100 per boat per event

♦ Covers entire crew

♦ FREE Captain’s bag, including a $50 Bass Pro Shops Gift Card

Captain’s Meeting, Oct. 13

Bass Pro Shops

10040 Gulf Center Dr.

Ft. Myers, FL 33913

(239) 461-7800

Friday, Oct. 14, & Saturday, Oct. 15

Fish-Tale Marina

7225 Estero Blvd.

Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931

(239) 463-3600

www.thefishtalemarina.com/

Dockage

Free dockage for Funament participants while space is available. First come, first serve. Please call (239) 463-3600 to reserve your slip. Upon arrival, please check in with the Dockmaster, and you will be directed to your slip. The slip you are assigned will be your slip for the duration of the event.

Please be sure to bring ample dock lines for securing your boat to the piling cleats. In some cases, spring lines may be needed as well. Trailer storage will be your responsibility at this particular event.

Boat Launch & Trailer Parking

Lover’s Key is a great area where the local residents park their trailers. Please be sure to bring tongue locks to properly secure your trailer.

Lover’s Key

8700 Estero Blvd

Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931

GPS Coordinates

Fish Tale Marina is located at 26° 24 .843N / 081° 53 .579W

Lodging

Pointe Estero Resort

6640 Estero Blvd

Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931

www.sunstream.com/fort-myers-beach/pointe-estero/

GullWing Resort

6620 Estero Blvd.

Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931

www.gullwingfl.com

Please call (800) 625-4111 to reserve your room and be sure to provide the Group Name. Rooms must be reserved by Friday, September 9, to receive special pricing.

Group Name: Mako Fishing Funaments

Pointe Estero Gulf View Suite

One Bedroom Suite – $180 per night

Two Bedroom Suite – $205 per night

Pointe Estero Beachfront Suite

One Bedroom Suite – $205 per night

Two Bedroom Suite – $275 per night

GullWing Island View Suite

One Bedroom Suite – $190 per night

Two Bedroom Suite – $215 per night

GullWing Bay View Suite

Two Bedroom Suite – $240 per night

Three Bedroom Suite – $265 per night

GullWing Beachfront Suite

Two Bedroom Suite – $280 per night

Three Bedroom Suite – $350 per night

Fish-Tale Radio “Grouper Grapple 2016”

August 23, 2016 By [email protected] Leave a Comment

Episode 9 in the Fish-Tale Radio Series is focused on the 4th Annual Grouper Grapple Fishing Tournament that was held at Fish-Tale Marina on August 12 and 13, 2016! The entire weekend was a huge success and the Marina would like to thank the tournament organizer, Brian Peachey along with the Freedom Alliance for bringing this incredible event to our backyard! In this excellent episode, Fish-Tale Radio Host, Captain Scott Hall interviews Marina Owner Al Durrett about our involvement in many charity events, “Pepper” Ailor of the Freedom Alliance joins us to talk about their organization, former U.S. Marine, Scott Kruchten shares an incredible story of survival and patriotism, and Musical Guests, Connor Myers and Mike Godwin talk about their journey from Nashville to Fort Myers Beach to entertain our participants and guests. We also go into the water with our “Gone Fishin’ ” Segment where Fish-Tale Captains, Alex Dolinski and Neil Eisner take the mic for some fishing reports and their part in the tourney. Don’t forget you can subscribe to Fish-Tale Radio on I-Tunes and get notified of new episodes as soon as they post to the web! Email us at [email protected]

Fish-Tale Radio Podcast – Community Day Fair and Grouper Grapple!

August 1, 2016 By [email protected] 1 Comment

Fish-Tale Radio Host, Captain Scott talks with Mallory from the Ship’s Store about our Community Day Fair Event on Saturday August 13th! Take a listen to hear about all the family fun you can have at Fish-Tale Marina along with how you can visit and say thanks to those who protect us on a daily basis. We will have displays from the Fort Myers Beach Fire Department, Lee County Sheriff, Florida Wildlife and the US Coast Guard… just to name a few. In this broadcast we also feature info about the Grouper Grapple Fishing Tournament taking place the same day and have interviews with the tourney director Brian Peachey and members of the Freedom Alliance. Captain Scott and Captain Justin take you out on the Estero Bay Express to talk about the wildlife they are seeing during this season and Captain Neil Eisner provides some pro fishing tips on preparing for the fall redfish season. Click the link to listen to this episode and remember you can always subscribe to Fish-Tale Radio on i-Tunes or your favorite RSS feed. Thanks for listening!

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Gearing up for the Annual “Grouper Grapple”

July 14, 2016 By [email protected] Leave a Comment

Mark your calendars today for one of Southwest Florida’s Best Fishing Tournaments the “Grouper Grapple” is arriving at Fish-Tale on August 12 and 13!

GOOD TIMES. GREAT CAUSES… AND GROUPER!

The Grouper Grapple was founded by Brian Peachey in 2013 as a means to give back to the community and show support to Combat Wounded Veterans that have served our country. The tournament itself started with just 16 boats in 2013, and has grown to 22 entries in 2014 and 35 entries in 2015.

By teaming with Freedom Alliance The Grouper Grapple has been able to turn the event into an actual vehicle that provides much needed therapy for combat wounded veterans returning from service.

The Grouper Grapple and Freedom Alliance provide the veterans with transportation to and from the event, hotel accommodations, breakfast, lunch and dinner Thursday – Sunday, Back Bay fishing trips, commemorative plaques, entry into the tournament and tournament events tournament, specialized apparel and a chance to join their brothers in arms in an atmosphere designed just for them!

Fish Tale Marina on Fort Myers Beach offers anglers a prime location and provides dock slips free of charge to all registered teams. The marina is home to high end amenities, wet slips for boats up to 65 feet in length and a ships store that stocks all of the essentials for a day of fishing. Please make sure to stop in and visit us at Fish-Tale Marina or check out our website at www.thefishtalemarina.com for additional information on the Grouper Grapple!

Join us this Weekend!

June 30, 2016 By [email protected] Leave a Comment

So much going on here at Fish-Tale Marina this weekend! A “Blow Out” sale in our Ship’s Store, Boat Rentals, Dolphin Tours, Charter Fishing, Hot Dogs, and so much more!!! Join us for some great fun on the water this holiday weekend!

“Grouper Grapple” August 12 /13 Registration Open!

June 17, 2016 By [email protected] Leave a Comment

Grouper Grapple Registration is now open! The Grouper Grapple was founded by Brian Peachey in 2013 as a means to give back to the community and show support to Combat Wounded Veterans that have served our country. The tournament itself started with just 16 boats in 2013, and has grown to 22 entries in 2014 and 35 entries in 2015. By teaming with Freedom Alliance they have been able to turn the event into an actual vehicle that provides much needed therapy for combat wounded veterans returning from service.

The Grouper Grapple and Freedom Alliance provides the veterans with transportation to and from the event, hotel accommodations, breakfast, lunch and dinner Thursday – Sunday, Back Bay fishing trips, commemorative plaques, entry into the tournament and tournament events, specialized apparel and a chance to join their brothers in arms in an atmosphere designed just for them!

Fish Tale Marina on Fort Myers Beach offers anglers a prime location for this one of a kind event and provides dock slips free of charge to all registered teams. The marina is home to high end amenities, wet slips for boats up to 65 feet in length and a ships store that stocks all of the essentials for a day of fishing. For more information on the Grouper Grapple and to Register your Team for this incredible Fishing Tournament check out their official website at http://www.groupergrapple.com

JOIN US FOR NATIONAL MARINA DAY!

June 7, 2016 By [email protected] Leave a Comment

Whether cruising, fishing, sightseeing or sailing, the boaters of Estero Bay and Fort Myers Beach and thousands of other waterfront communities across the U.S. know boating is the best family friendly activity to get you outdoors and active. On June 11th from 11:30 am to 3pm Fish-Tale Marina will “Welcome You to the Water” on National Marina Day so you can experience the fun of boating first hand. We have some fantastic events planned for all ages during the day….Check out the flyer for more information!